Pathology Clerk - Smyrna, GA

Anne Arundel Dermatology; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement Savings account

Disability (short/long-term)

Life insurance

Employee discount on services/products

Job summary

Anne Arundel Dermatology in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Pathology Clerk to join the laboratory team. You will accession specimens, manage patient and insurance data, and support daily lab operations while maintaining confidentiality and professional communication with physicians and clients.

The role involves front office duties, filing, and reports handling within a busy dermatology laboratory setting. A high school diploma and data-entry experience are required; pathology lab exposure is

Qualifications

• Two or more years of typing or data-entry experience with 40 WPM
• Experience transcribing medical-related documents preferred
• At least one year in a pathology laboratory preferred

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain accurate patient demographic and insurance information in PathLogix
• Perform general clerical and administrative duties including filing and records organization
• Assist with front office and reception tasks for daily lab operations
• Accession pathology specimens and ensure documentation is complete and accurate
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in patient, specimen, or insurance data
• Verify insurance information and coordinate specimen transfers when coverage is not met
• Route DIF specimens and other specialized pathology materials
• Retrieve prior pathology reports and distribute to client locations
• Communicate with client offices to verify information and troubleshoot issues
• Maintain organized work area and support efficient laboratory workflow
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, Chemical Hygiene and lab safety requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lab Manager

Skills

40 WPM typing

Data entry

Medical transcription

Pathology lab experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring a Pathology Clerk to join Anne Arundel Dermatology’s laboratory team in Smyrna, GA. This role supports accurate specimen accessioning, patient and insurance data entry, pathology report management, general administrative and clerical support for daily laboratory operations, including filing, record organization, and assisting with front office responsibilities.

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Founded 50+ years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern states. With 300+ clinicians and 110+ locations in 7 states, we’re thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team!

Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology?

At Anne Arundel Dermatology we give exceptional care - to our patients and to each other. We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands-on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this position, one must be friendly, polite, tactful, and professional in appearance and manner at all times. Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians and remain mindful of patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

• Enter and maintain accurate patient demographic and insurance information in PathLogix.
• Perform general clerical and administrative duties, including filing, organizing records, and maintaining laboratory documentation.
• Assist with front office and reception-related tasks to support efficient daily laboratory operations
• Accession pathology specimens and ensure required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in specimen, patient, or insurance information according to established procedures.
• Verify accepted insurance information and coordinate specimen transfers when coverage requirements are not met.
• Identify and appropriately route DIF specimens and other specialized pathology materials.
• Retrieve prior and archived pathology reports and sort/distribute reports to the appropriate client locations.
• Communicate professionally with client offices by phone to verify information and troubleshoot specimen or documentation issues.
• Maintain an organized work area and support accurate, efficient laboratory workflow.
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA Standard Precautions, Chemical Hygiene, and applicable laboratory safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager or management.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of typing or data-entry experience, with the ability to type at least 40 WPM.
• Experience transcribing medical-related documents preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a pathology laboratory preferred.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You:

• Take pride in accuracy and attention to detail.
• Enjoy working with data, documentation, and organized processes.
• Are proactive, dependable, and able to work independently.
• Communicate professionally with both internal teams and client offices.
• Work well in a fast-paced, detail-oriented laboratory environment.

Licensure/Certifications/Education

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Moderate amount of talking, bending, twisting, reaching, and balancing.
• Use of hands and fingers.
• Handling of materials such as paper, supplies, etc.
• Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
• Risk of exposure to infectious organisms and the possibility of injury due to chemicals and sharp objects.

Benefits are offered to employees working 30+ hours per week:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance – effective 1st of the month after date of start
• Short-term and long-term disability, Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity – Effective the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement Savings account
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products